The nominees for the BRITs 2014 are unveiled

British artists Bastille and Disclosure lead the nominations for the BRIT Awards, given four nods each for the UK's premier music awards. Holly Rubenstein reports

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A selection of Britain's hottest music talent gathered on Thursday January 10th for the announcement of the BRIT Award nominations.
Alternative rock band Bastille led the field picking up four nominations.
Matched only by electronic duo Disclosure.
Drum and bass collective, Rudimental, who performed at the event and who will also be performing at the awards ceremony itself received three nods.
Newcomer Sam Smith was already a winner, having received the BRITs Critics Choice award, getting the first of the Philip Treacy designed light up figurines.
SOUNDBITE BRITs Critics Choice winner, Sam Smith (English), saying:
"I really wanted this award, like I don't want to beat around the bush, I watched it every single year and it's my, it was my dream to get it and I really worked hard and fought to get it."
The Critic's choice alumni were out in full force with Tom Odell, Jessie J and Ellie Goulding all on the red carpet.
Veteran David Bowie was another of the night's main stories receiving two nominations for his long-awaited musical comeback. On a night that favoured young pop acts, none of Bowie's opposition were even born the last time he won at the awards in 1984.
The usual players were featured in the international categories including Katy Perry who is performing at the awards ceremony. However, controversial pop star Miley Cyrus, who dominated the music headlines of 2013. was a notable snub.
The BRIT Awards will be held in London on February 19th.

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